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Virat Kohli Spoke To Ajit Agarkar Twice, Decided To Quit Tests Over 'Lack Of Freedom': Report

Unarguably one of the most talismanic cricketers to have ever played the game, Virat Kohli bid farewell to the Test format on Monday, sending the entire fraternity in shock. While the decision left quite a few surprised, those in the know suggest that the batter had made up his mind long ago. With a new World Test Championship cycle starting, Virat knew that some things had to change if he and the team had to pull themselves out of the rut they had recently been in. As per reports, Kohli wanted a new challenge, the opportunity of anchoring the team in this phase of transition by returning to the captaincy role. But the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had other ideas.

Gautam Gambhir To Enjoy 'Rare' Power After Virat Kohli Exit. Report Says "He Was Categorical..."

Greg Chappell's fall was spectacular when he tried to impose his authority while Anil Kumble could not deal with alpha male stardom but it seems Gautam Gambhir is on course to become that rare India head coach who will wield more power than the skipper. Indian cricket is replete with examples where powerful managers had to back out in front of player-power. Bishan Singh Bedi, Chappell and Kumble despite being champion players themselves didn't realise that they have to play the second fiddle. John Wright, Gary Kirsten and Ravi Shastri knew that and were immensely successful.

Reaction to Virat Kohli's retirement from test cricket

Following are quotes and reaction after India batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from test cricket on Monday, bringing down the curtain on a sparkling career in the longest format of the game.

"Can't Believe...": Ex-India Coach Ravi Shastri Left Stunned By Virat Kohli's Test Retirement

After one of the greatest batters to don the Test whites for India Virat Kohli shocked many with his decision to step down from the longest format, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed the ‘fighter' spirit that 36-year-old displayed in Tests and said he was proud of what the talismanic batter has achieved. "Test cricket brought out the fighter in you and you gave it everything! You played the way greats do, with hunger in your heart, fire in your belly and pride in every stride. Proud of what you've done in whites. Go well, King Kohli! @imVkohli," posted Yuvraj on ‘X'

"CSK Fans Don't Want To Hear...": West Indies Great's Blockbuster Praise For RCB Pacer Yash Dayal

Pacer Yash Dayal once again became a hero for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as he pulled off a thrilling victory over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2025 match on Saturday. Playing at M Chinnaswamy stadium, CSK needed 15 off the last over in the chase of 214. Dayal, who was up against the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni, held his nerves and propelled RCB to a thrilling two-run win. A similar instance took place in IPL 2024, where CSK needed 17 off the last over in the chase of 219 and Dayal crushed the five-time champions' hopes of reaching the playoffs.

"Let It Be...": MS Dhoni Drops One-Liner After Ravi Shastri's Big Question At RCB vs CSK Toss Time

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni shared a light-hearted moment with former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri during toss time against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). MS Dhoni had opted to bowl after winning the toss in a packed M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, when his former coach Shastri asked whether CSK had any plans to control RCB's aggressive powerplay batting. Dhoni dropped a cheeky one-line response to Shastri's question, refusing to give away his cards ahead of a high-profile match.

Red-hot Sudharsan's stock soars in IPL and beyond

NEW DELHI :Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan continued his red-hot form in the Indian Premier League to lead the Orange Cap race for IPL's top scorer and stake his claim for a test debut in India's tour of England later this year.

Like Helmets In Cricket Kit, Embrace Media And Technology: Ravi Shastri To Players

"Media and technology are like helmets in a cricket kit," former India captain and coach Ravi Shastri said on Friday, urging players to "embrace" both as without them, the sport wouldn't have evolved the way it did in the last 40-45 years. Shastri said while there were only two mediums -- radio and Doordarshan (TV) -- during his playing days, the game has come a long way after India won the 1983 World Cup. "India has won a lot of tournaments in the last 40 years since we first won it in 1983. We made people dream," the 62-year-old Shastri said during a panel discussion on 'Intersection of Sports, Technology, Entrepreneurship and Media' at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES). "But you need the support. It's like you had pads in your kit bag, you had a cricket bat in your kit bag, media is part of the kit bag. Media and technology is like a helmet in your cricket bag; you jolly well embrace it." Shastri said technology, especially, is an essential element of sport now and players need to know how to use it to build themselves.

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Virat Kohli Spoke To Ajit Agarkar Twice, Decided To Quit Tests Over 'Lack Of Freedom': Report

Gautam Gambhir To Enjoy 'Rare' Power After Virat Kohli Exit. Report Says "He Was Categorical..."

Reaction to Virat Kohli's retirement from test cricket

"Can't Believe...": Ex-India Coach Ravi Shastri Left Stunned By Virat Kohli's Test Retirement

"CSK Fans Don't Want To Hear...": West Indies Great's Blockbuster Praise For RCB Pacer Yash Dayal

"Let It Be...": MS Dhoni Drops One-Liner After Ravi Shastri's Big Question At RCB vs CSK Toss Time

Red-hot Sudharsan's stock soars in IPL and beyond

Like Helmets In Cricket Kit, Embrace Media And Technology: Ravi Shastri To Players